Kingswood (Penrith) vs Werrington Downs
The verdict
Werrington Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.01M in Kingswood (Penrith). Kingswood (Penrith) rates higher for transport (92 vs 64). Kingswood (Penrith) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (100 vs 151 min).
Scores
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 64 |
| Transport | 92 | 64 |
| Education | 48 | 39 |
| Liveability | 91 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,633 | 3,221 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,397 | $2,139 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.2% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kingswood (Penrith) Moderate Growth · Werrington Downs Stable
Property
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $599K | $860K |
| House price YoY | 32.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 373 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 2,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingswood (Penrith) · Werrington Downs
Transport
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 83 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 151 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.4 km | 45.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.1 km | 46.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Kingswood (Penrith) | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,633 | 3,221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,100 | 3,280 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,744 | 3,364 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kingswood (Penrith) or Werrington Downs?
Werrington Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Kingswood (Penrith) or Werrington Downs?
Kingswood (Penrith) has the higher transport score (Kingswood (Penrith) 92/100 vs Werrington Downs 64/100).
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